White Belt
Signifies innocence, as that of the beginning student who has no previous knowledge of Taekwon-Do.
Signifies innocence, as that of the beginning student who has no previous knowledge of Taekwon-Do.
Yellow Belt
Signifies the earth from which a plant sprouts and takes root as the foundation of Taekwon-Do is being laid.
Signifies the earth from which a plant sprouts and takes root as the foundation of Taekwon-Do is being laid.
Green Belt
Signifies the plant's growth as Taekwon-Do skills begin to develop.
Signifies the plant's growth as Taekwon-Do skills begin to develop.
Blue Belt
Signifies the Heaven towards which the plant matures into a towering tree as training in Taekwon-Do progresses.
Signifies the Heaven towards which the plant matures into a towering tree as training in Taekwon-Do progresses.
Red Belt
Signifies Danger, cautioning the student to exercise control and warning the opponent to stay away.
Signifies Danger, cautioning the student to exercise control and warning the opponent to stay away.
Black Belt
Opposite of white, therefore signifying the maturity and proficiency in Taekwon-Do, also indicates the wearer's imperviousness to darkness and fear.
Opposite of white, therefore signifying the maturity and proficiency in Taekwon-Do, also indicates the wearer's imperviousness to darkness and fear.